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enSupersponsor Badge Downloadhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/452
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>There has been a ton of interest in the supersponsor LED badge this year and a lot of people wanted to download the pre-installed badge animation to tweak on their own. You can download it by clicking <a href="http://furnalequinox.com/sites/default/files/FinalBadgeV2.bge">here.</a> Have fun!</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:21:32 +0000admin452 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/452#commentsWe Want Your Feedback! http://furnalequinox.com/node/451
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Here at Furnal Equinox, we aim to make each and every year better than the last. We take all of our feedback seriously, and use it to improve on areas that need it as well as innovate on others. Help make Furnal Equinox a better convention for years to come by filling out our survey - it only just takes a few moments! </p>
<p><a href="http://furnalequinox.com/node/332" target="_blank">Click here to fill out the survey for Furnal Equinox 2015!</a></p>
<p>If you have any specific questions or comments regarding 2015's convention, don't hesitate to contact us at <a href="mailto:info@furnalequinox.com">info@furnalequinox.com</a> and we'll get back to you shortly. </p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:27:16 +0000admin451 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/451#commentsThanks For Playing!http://furnalequinox.com/node/449
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>With all the quarters spent and joysticks worn out (literally, as our MAME machine's joystick broke), the doors to the Furry Arcade have closed for the year. While we wish the fun could last forever, we've still got many memories to cherish and another year ahead of us to plan for the next. </p>
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Over the weekend, we've broken some high scores of our own that we still can't believe happened. Furnal Equinox is proud to be the newest member of the 4-digit family of conventions, breaking in with a <b>final attendee count of 1051 attendees over the course of the weekend</b>. We also broke our high score of fursuiters in the Fursuit Parade with a total of 285 this year. Way to go, arcade fans - we PWN'd those scores! For those fursuiters looking for their photos from our Photobooth, <a href="http://furnalequinox.com/photos/" target="_blank">you can find them here!</a></p>
<p>This year, the <b>Furry Arcade raised a total of $9001 for the Mississauga Humane Society</b>, bringing our cumulative donations to well over $30,000 in the six years of our convention running. We raise our controllers in salute to all our attendees who donated selflessly, making the lives of other critters happier and healthier - we could not have done it without you. </p>
<p>As with last year, we will be releasing our annual post-convention Attendee Survey by the end of the week to get your feedback on the convention! We'd love to hear your opinion - what you liked, what you didn't like, what you would like to see for next year, and so on. Keep your eyes and ears open for that! </p>
<p>We'll be returning soon, capes done-up and resolve sharpened, at <b>Furnal Equinox 2016: "Superheroes"</b> happening on <b>March 18-20, 2016</b>. Furnal Equinox is proud to announce our Guest of Honours for 2016, <b>Karine Charlebois and TaniDaReal</b>, who will join us that year in making sure our convention stays clear from dastardly villains.</p>
<p>We hope to see you all next year, and Good Game! </p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:04:37 +0000admin449 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/449#commentsPre-Con Reminders! http://furnalequinox.com/node/448
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>With only two days to go, we know you've got your pockets lined with quarters and your reflexes sharpened. The Furry Arcade's set to go, and the games within are just begging to be played. We want to make sure that you're all set for the convention that's just on the horizon! </p>
<p>There's many things that every con-goer needs to bring to a convention besides your suit or your wallet for buying art! Here at Furnal Equinox we want to make sure that every attendee has the best time possible at the Furry Arcade, and that means making sure you're prepared for all the excitement to come.</p>
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<b>Registration</b></p>
<p>If you have pre-registered for the convention, please remember to bring <b>valid Photo ID to the convention</b> in order for us to process your registration. Double-check that you have it before you arrive to avoid creating lag in the Registration line! For those that are registering for the convention at-the-door, <a href="/Register/" target="_blank">you can find all the door prices for memberships on our Register page.</a></p>
<p><b>Travel</b></p>
<p>Our convention's location within the city of Toronto and beside the major airport makes for convenient traveling by all means. Whether you're arriving by car, air, bus, taxi, or dragon, there's many ways to get to our hotel safely. </p>
<ul>For those coming from abroad, please don't forget your passports and/or other necessary travel documents, as well as Canadian currency if you need it (most major credit cards are accepted at Canadian establishments).</ul><ul>The hotel is located at <b>801 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada</b>. Please make sure you have this information handy in case of travel issues.</ul><p>For more information on all our travel guides, <a href="/Travel/" target="_blank">visit our Travel page here!</a></p>
<p><b>Hotel</b></p>
<p>By now, those that are planning to stay at hotels in the area should have their plans finalized! Please remember that hotel check-in begins at <b>3 PM at the Sheraton</b>, and <b>4 PM at the Marriott</b> - do not arrive earlier and expect the hotel will have your reservation ready for you. Following that, hotels generally expect you to check out of your room before 12 PM noon the day of your reservation's end. Please also familiarize yourself with the hotel's layout - <a href="/sites/default/files/SheratonHotelMap.png" target="_blank">a map of the convention's rooms in the hotel can be found here.</a></p>
<p>For more information about the hotel, <a href="/Hotel/" target="_blank">click here to visit our Hotel page!</a></p>
<p><b>Programming</b></p>
<p>All of our convention's programming has been released for your viewing pleasure! Don't forget to take a moment or two to look over what's happening and when, and familiarize yourself with the schedule. We also have our online conbook available on the MyConbook application, <a href="http://m.myconbook.net" target="_blank">which you can view here!</a>. You can also download this application on the Google Play Store for Android devices. </p>
<p>For more information about the Programming at FE 2015, <a href="/Events/" target="_blank">click here to visit our Events page!</a></p>
<p><b>Volunteering</b></p>
<p>The Furry Arcade wouldn't be able to run without the help of its volunteers, and we're always looking for more! If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please visit Con Ops at the convention (map found in Hotel link above) and let us know you'd like to help!<br />
For more information about what volunteering entails, <a href="/Volunteer/" target="_blank">click here to visit our Volunteer page!</a></p>
<p><b>Dealer's Den, Art Show, &amp; Charity</b></p>
<p>It's a hard one to forget, but our Dealer's Den and Artist Alley lists and locations have been released. For all information about Dealer's Den and the Dealer's Map, <a href="/node/443" target="_blank">click here to see the full article!</a><br />
Don't forget that our Art Show and Charity Auction will be on display once again this year in the Golden Delicious room.<br />
For more specific times, <a href="/sites/default/files/FE_2015_schedule_0.pdf" target="_blank">please refer to the convention's programming schedule.</a></p>
<p>If you have any questions about other convention or hotel-related things, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at <b><a href="mailto:pr@furnalequinox.com">pr@furnalequinox.com</a></b>!</p>
<h3>We've only got two days left until the Furry Arcade opens its doors - we hope you're as excited as we are! Get ready to Press Start, and see you at the con!</h3>
</div></div></div>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 21:18:45 +0000admin448 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/448#commentsSupport Our Charity! http://furnalequinox.com/node/447
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>While everyone's having a good time blasting aliens into 8-bits and dancing their feet off at the Furry Arcade, we can't forget where all of our quarters are being put towards. Every year at Furnal Equinox, we're proud to support and give back to our feral furry friends that are in need. For the past five years, we've been supporting the Mississauga Humane Society's selfless efforts in finding homes for cats and dogs all over the city, through both donations and adoptions. </p>
<p>Each year we've surpassed expectations in our ability to give to our beloved critters, raising a total of nearly $25,000 since 2010 for the MHS. However, we can't do it alone; that's where we're putting out a Call-to-Duty for our noble attendees. Got an item that you think would help raise some money in our auction? Possibly looking for a new furry friend to bring home? Read on more to find out! </p>
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Our big fundraiser is our Charity Auction at the convention. If you have any items that you'd like to sell at the auction, please contact us at <a href="mailto:charity@furnalequinox.com">charity@furnalequinox.com</a>. Art and fursuit commissions, movies, comics, or any other items are all welcome. And if you have any other ideas for fundraisers before or at the con, please let us know!</p>
<p>Of course, there's many other ways to contribute to our charity. Want to find out more about the MHS and their rescued pets, making a direct donation, or thinking of adopting a pet? <a href="http://mississaugahumanesociety.com/" target="_blank">Click here to visit the Mississauga Humane Society's website to find out more!</a></p>
<p>We hope you'll join us in our mission to give our furry friends a better life and a loving home. We'll see you soon at the Furry Arcade! </p>
<p><a href="/Charity/">Click here to see our full page on Furnal Equinox's involvement with the MHS.</a></p>
</div></div></div>Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:40:03 +0000admin447 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/447#commentsFE 2015 Programming & Events!http://furnalequinox.com/node/446
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>You've been waiting patiently for our events and panels to be unveiled at the Furry Arcade - well fear not! In just under a week, those tokens and quarters you've been saving up will find their place in our arcade. In the meantime, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the features that are about to unfold. Our panelists and staff have been working tirelessly to bring you nothing but the finest in Arcade-style entertainment. </p>
<p>We hope you've warmed up those reflexes and geared up properly - the Furry Arcade approaches soon! </p>
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<a href="/sites/default/files/FE2015_programming.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view the full programming list, complete with descriptions!</a></p>
<p>Remember that you can find the schedule with all the panel times &amp; locations <a href="/sites/default/files/FE_2015_schedule_0.pdf" target="_blank">by clicking here!</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:29:06 +0000admin446 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/446#commentsFursuit Programming at the Furry Arcade!http://furnalequinox.com/node/445
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>With one week left until we open the doors to the wonders of the Furry Arcade, we're practically itching to show off the slew of features we've got in store for all our attendees. The range of our showcase events extends from goomba-stomping the challenges at the Fursuit Games, to re-living an epic battle in the Masquerade, and even watching the masters of rhythm games take it to the next level in our Fursuit Dance Competition. Our staff and performers alike have been preparing for weeks and months to provide you the best arcade entertainment possible, and all we're missing is a fantastic audience! </p>
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<p>Debuting your new fursuit at Furnal Equinox or showing off an old favourite? Then join in the Fursuit Parade on Saturday afternoon! A group photo will be taken before the parade begins, and make sure to arrive early, because there are plenty of suiters who are going to want to show off! Also make sure to stop by the Dealers Den to get more intimate photos taken of your suit, so start mugging in the mirror for your individual or group shots!</p>
<h3>Fursuit Dance Competition</h3>
<p>The Fursuit Dance Competition is returning to Furnal Equinox for its third annual year, and we're expecting a fantastic show filled with lights, sounds, and the best dancing action that any gamer could ask for. All of the dancers have leveled up and are ready to take to the floor in hopes of making it to the podium.<br />
If you're interested in participating in the Fursuit Dance Competition, <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1puerUSW5KrFISBEQ_9B_tWzttvbcD1T73R-uzrR-XoA/edit">make sure that you read the official document here which outlines all rules and format</a>. </p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_ngdq_UjPgKNoCfyd1JqaYJACB__l9GKnqYAPQ70wG4/viewform">Click here to sign up for the Fursuit Dance Competition!</a></p>
<h3>Masquerade</h3>
<p>The Masquerade at Furnal Equinox is making a return after a successful induction during Furnal Equinox 2014, and we're guaranteed to have acts and skits that'll make you laugh and cheer. From comedic skits to musical performances, and even high-flying kung fu action, there's a little something for everyone's tastes.<br />
For those that are interested in participating in this year's Masquerade, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B31RYX1XunPEN2xWUTVvOHlIbjA/view">please read the official Masquerade rules carefully</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oZlUdBNtKy1PoOZElTSgy75f9_l-SIbLzFnnabtw8KU/viewform">Click here to sign up for the Masquerade!</a></p>
<h3>Fursuit Games</h3>
<p>Our Fursuit Games take place on Saturday with plenty of wacky events, ceremonies, and friendly competition among our teams of fursuiters. Make sure to sign up early, as space is limited! And even if you're not a suiter, make sure to come out and watch the fuzzy competitors duel, and don't forget to bring your camera to photograph our potential gold medallists! Sign-ups will be first-come-first-serve basis at the convention.</p>
<p>Remember, you can view all of our Programming <a href="http://furnalequinox.com/Events">by going to our Events page on our site!</a> We hope you're just as excited as we are to watch the Arcade's features unfold. Get those quarters ready - we'll see you in a week! </p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 01:55:10 +0000admin445 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/445#commentsThe Furry Arcade Needs You!http://furnalequinox.com/node/444
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>With the convention just over a week away, we're putting together the finishing touches to every level of the Furry Arcade. Our team is making sure all those monsters are kept at bay, and making all the spectacular features even better. However, no arcade would be able to run smoothly and safely without the aid of brave adventurers who go out of their way to make those convention levels safe from glitches and unwanted game-bugs. We’re calling out to those adventurers to aid Furnal Equinox in making our convention as glitch-free as possible!</p>
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Here at Furnal Equinox, all of our staff and board members are volunteers who put in their own time, effort, and even money to make the convention as best as it can be every year. However, we're only able to to so much at the convention to keep things running, and that's where you come in. Our gophers and volunteers are there to cover the spots we can't, and it even provides opportunities to get involved with Furnal Equinox's team for those who are interested in taking their volunteering a step further. </p>
<p>In addition to our gratitude and the warm fuzzy feeling you get for helping out, all of our volunteers are also rewarded with various gifts based on their amount of time volunteering, all the way up to a free registration for next year's convention. Here at Furnal Equinox we make sure that our volunteers know they're appreciated! </p>
<p>Just to give an idea of what some of the places volunteers help with, here's a sample list of areas that we'll need our gophers and volunteers to help with:</p>
<ul>Hospitality Suite</ul><ul>Registration</ul><ul>Programming (Fursuit Dance Competition/Masquerade/Fursuit Games)</ul><ul>Charity Auction</ul><ul>Dealer's Room/Art Show</ul><ul>Games Room</ul><p>The volunteer possibilities are not limited to that list, but it's a good idea of what areas we need help with. For a more comprehensive list of areas that Furnal Equinox requires help with, check our Volunteer page! </p>
<p>So if you've got a spare hand (or paw) to lend, don't lag behind and apply to help out! Don't forget to spread the news to your friends as well - there's always a need for another helper to help make our event run. We hope to see you at Furnal Equinox 2015, and part of our amazing team!</p>
<p><a href="/Volunteer/">Click here if you're interested in volunteering for Furnal Equinox 2015!</a></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 03 Mar 2015 17:25:54 +0000admin444 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/444#commentsDealer's Den Map & List Released! http://furnalequinox.com/node/443
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Our Dealer's Den map and list for Furnal Equinox 2015 is officially out! </p>
<p>The Dealer's Den Map outlines the layout of the room, and each table is labelled with a number corresponding to each Dealer. You'll need to view the Dealer's Den Map in conjunction with the Dealer's List in order to find out where each dealer is. It's simple - just look for the Dealer and their table number in the list, and then find that number on the Map! </p>
<p>The Dealer's List will provide information about each Dealer, including their table number and a description of their wares below. Make sure to take a good look and find out what kind of awesome vendors are waiting for you! </p>
<p>You can download the Map and List directly or view them using the links below. We hope you're as excited as we are to have our amazing line-up of vendors in the Dealer's Den this year! </p>
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<a href="/sites/default/files/dealersden_FE15.jpg">Click here to view the Dealer's Den Map!</a></p>
<p><a href="/sites/default/files/Dealers_Final_FE15_0.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view the Dealer's List!</a></p>
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</div></div></div>Sun, 01 Mar 2015 05:47:55 +0000admin443 at http://furnalequinox.comhttp://furnalequinox.com/node/443#commentsFE 2015 Schedule Released!http://furnalequinox.com/node/442
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</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><b>Edit (March 2, 2015) - There's been a small change to our schedule (two panels removed)! Take a look at the updated schedule and see if something's changed for you.</b></p>
<p>The schedule for Furnal Equinox 2015 has been released! You can access it <a href="/sites/default/files/FE_2015_schedule_0.pdf" target="_blank">by clicking here! (PDF)</a><br /><i>(Google Calendar link to come shortly)</i></p>
<p>You'll also be able to access the schedule through the <a href="http://myconbook.net" target="_blank">MyConbook app</a> for Android (also available as a website through iOS and BlackBerry.)</p>
<p>We have more programming than ever before this year, and we're sure that you'll be able! Here's a few of the top scores for you to have a look at.</p>
<ul><li>Registration will begin at 9 am on Friday. <b>For those who preregistered</b>, you can also pick up your badge on Thursday night.
</li><li>Opening Ceremonies will take place later that day at 11 am on Friday.
</li><li>For gamers, the Furry Arcade that we have lined up in our board and video gaming rooms promises NOT to disappoint. Join us for sessions of Werewolf, a Munchkin tournament, Smash tournaments and more!
</li><li>Our Dealers Den, Artists Alley will be open for business all three days! The Art Show and Charity Auction will be open for bids throughout Friday and Saturday, and will close for bids at 8:30 pm Saturday night.
</li><li>Fursuiters -- due to popular demand we will be hosting <b>three photoshoots</b> all weekend! No need to pack in to one room just before the Fursuit Parade -- you can pick the time that works for you and have a group photo!
</li><li>There's plenty more programming for suiters, including the Dance Competition and the Fursuit Games!
</li><li>Don't forget to join in for the Masquerade on Saturday evening, returning for its second year. We are still looking for acts, so <a href="/Events">check our events page</a> if you're interested!
</li><li>We have eleven DJs lined up for the weekend to play some of your favourite tunes, beginning with a fursuit-friendly hour at 9 pm and running all the way to 2 am!
</li></ul><p>The Arcade is going to be bustling this weekend -- start saving your quarters now!</p>
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